Sunderland's 2026/27 starting XI if the summer transfer rumours are true | OneFootball

With Europa League ahead and links across Europe, how might Regis Le Bris line up if rumours materialise?

According to Sunderland Echo, the window has been open under a month and a first major move is still awaited. Sunderland finished seventh on their top-flight return, earning Europe alongside Juventus, AC Milan and Bayer Leverkusen.

Netherlands keeper Robin Roefs excelled in year one. He has been linked with a move, yet it appears he will stay.

Oscar Mingueza is a free agent after failing to agree new terms at Celta Vigo, with Sunderland among suitors. Newcastle and Aston Villa are linked too.

Omar Alderete impressed at centre-back before Paraguay duty. Dan Ballard, the North East Football Writers Player of the Year, has a long-term deal and looks integral.

Trai Hume could be in the captaincy frame if Chelsea intensify efforts to sign skipper Granit Xhaka. His reliability for club and country stands out.

Cameroon’s 14-times capped Arthur Avom excelled at Lorient, his power fuelling big-money links. Noah Sadiki justified last summer’s move from Union Saint-Gilloise and made DR Congo’s World Cup squad.

Celtic’s Arne Engels remains linked, with a decision on his future said to follow after the World Cup. Enzo Le Fee’s loan turned permanent on promotion and his energy and craft are pivotal.

Chemsdine Talbi sparkled wide, with four goals and two assists in 28 games, and reached the World Cup last 16 with Morocco. Up front, Brian Brobbey returns buoyed by an impressive tournament for the Netherlands.

Source: Sunderland Echo